Hello All, I'm new to the site and i'm a survivor of sexual abuse. My father molested me beginning at the age of 5 and lasted till I was 20. However I had no idea that the incest was happening thanks to having DID. During this time frame I also was sexual abused by a family friend that carried on for 5 yrs. I feel very alone and I need to make sure I'm not the only one. I have been in and out of therapy all of my life, some good and some not so good.

Anyway, I am here and I hope that I can find some peace with everything. I’m not asking for a miracle, I just want to know if there’s hope for survivors.

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*Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.*I was seeking a way of expressing my anger - I found hope!*There are many battles before the war is won! It can be won!

Your post hit me, I'm new here as well, just signed up yesterday, but already have found some support. I was terrified of the site when I looked at it, and in fact, I still am terrified, but we all need to face our fears.

I'm very sorry you went through this kind of thing, I'm sorry anyone has, but we all survived and that just proves we are stronger, and hold more power, than those who abused us.

I have DID as well, have been seeing a therapist who specializes in this disorder for about 4 years now, yet still my DID is still very active. M therapist has said that it can take a very long time to heal from DID, but it is curable. As he says it is a 'brilliant protective measure to buy you time until you ae safe and can start processing what has happened." DID can be scary, losing so much time and not knowing people who seem to know me, it is very hard and al it does is ensure chaos in a person's life.

When a person is abused by a parent it is incredibly damaging, I know from experience, a person wh is suppose to love you, and be one of the few people you should be able to trrust without reservation or fear. Again, that is something that can be healed, according to my therapist. Finding a therapist you can trust and who really cares, and has experience is vital, aznd a virtual neccesity to heal and move on with your life.

Welcome to the site, I know we will both find plenty of support and kindness here. Good luck with your recovery, and know I sympathize with the DID. Keep your chin up and remember that DID just proves how brilliant you can be.

Peace to all,Poet24

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THe spirit is a fragile thing, easy to break, but not impossible to fix.

Welcome Adam,I too have been in therapy and even though I told my therapist everything about the abuse I still thought I was alone. Then I found this site and discovered there are a lot of us. Our stories may differ but we have a common ground and a place to go.This has been a good place for me to write about my experience and feel safe sharing.

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